The Chief!

About a month ago the Chief of Ndengeza came over for lunch with his daughter.  He is a personal friend of JAM and it was his first visit to the mission station which is located on the land that he gave to JAM(Mavhuza).  The chief was amazed at how beautiful the mountain was and said that he wanted to build his own house next to us so we could be neighbors.  Jokingly with a chuckle he claimed that we robbed him.  It was great spending time with him.  He is a rare Christian tribal chief and has rejected many of the traditions of his tribe.  His American name is Daniel and as a little boy he was led to Christ through an amazing women by the name of Laura Waite from Illinios.  The Chief refers to Ms. Waite as his spiritual mother and his love for her is quite evident.  Laura Waite gave her life as a missionary to the village of Ndengeza.  She started the first Christ centered church, a school, and an orphanage.  Laura never married.  She died and was burried in the village with the royal family.  As the result of her service to the Lord a little boy whom she loved as her own and taught the truths of the bible to became a Christian and later became the chief of the land.  Chief Ndengeza now loves Jesus and he loves white people as well especially from the US.  He is the one who has provided the land that we're living on as well as the land that we've begun to build the youth camp on. 

God's has been busy in the region of Ndengeza where Mavhuza is located.  The beautful redempive picture He's painting is getting bigger every day.  Last night 15 young men came to our base to study the word with us.  We've started the book of Luke and our study title is "who is Jesus."  Last week there were 9 and I suspect next weeks group to be around 20.  The young men of Mavhuza are hungry for the word of God.  I have so much hope for this village and believe that a revival is coming very soon!  Thank you for your prayers!